Dr. Derek Muehrcke, MD

Cardiothoracic SurgeryMaleAge 65

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Derek Muehrcke, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Saint Augustine, FL and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush-Presbyterian, St Lukes Med Ctr in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Flagler Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital. His office accepts new patients.

Dr. Derek Muehrcke, MD

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, P.A.

300 Health Park Blvd Ste 5000 Saint Augustine, FL 32086

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Dr. Muehrcke's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Aortic Aneurysm
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Muehrcke treats Aortic Aneurysm more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Muehrcke treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Familial Abdominal 1
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Familial Thoracic 1
  • Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Muehrcke performs Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Muehrcke performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers

Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
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high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Muehrcke performs Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Muehrcke performs this procedure more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Muehrcke's conditions and procedures:

  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
  • Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • Aneurysm
  • Aneurysm of Heart
  • Aortic Diseases
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Ectasia
  • Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Aortic Valve Regurgitation
  • Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Septal Defect
  • Benign Heart Tumors
  • Benign Mediastinal Tumor
  • Biventricular Heart Failure
  • Cardiac Tamponade
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Coarctation of the Aorta
  • Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
  • Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Constrictive Pericarditis
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Coronary Artery Dissection
  • Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
  • Empyema
  • Endocarditis
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Fistula
  • Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
  • Hypertensive Heart with Failure
  • Hypertensive Heart without Failure
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Lung Abscess
  • Lung Cancer
  • Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
  • Mediastinal Tumors
  • Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
  • Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Regurgitation
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
  • Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
  • Pericardial Disease
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
  • Pleura Cancer
  • Pleural Cancer
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumonitis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary Valve Disease
  • Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
  • Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
  • Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
  • Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
  • Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
  • Secondary Hypertension
  • Septal Defect
  • Septic Embolism
  • Spontaneous Pneumothorax
  • Subacute Endocarditis
  • Systolic Heart Failure
  • Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Unstable Angina
  • Ventricular Fibrillation
  • Ventricular Septal Defect
  • Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
  • Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Acid Reflux Surgery
  • Aneurysm Repair
  • Aortic Arch Repair
  • Aortic Repair
  • Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
  • Atherectomy
  • Atrial Tissue Ablation
  • Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
  • Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
  • Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
  • Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
  • Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
  • Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
  • Decortication and Pleurectomy
  • Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Endovascular Repair of Aorta
  • Excision of Esophageal Lesion
  • Heart Defect Repair
  • Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
  • Impella Device
  • Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
  • Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
  • Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
  • Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
  • Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
  • Maze Procedure
  • Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
  • Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
  • Mitral Valve Repair
  • Mitral Valve Replacement
  • Mitral Valve Surgery
  • Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
  • Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Open Lobectomy
  • Open Lung Removal
  • Open Lung Resection or Removal
  • Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
  • Pancoast Tumor Excision
  • Partial Lobectomy
  • Peripheral Artery Catheterization
  • Port Placements or Replacements
  • Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
  • Resection of Cardiac Tumor
  • Thoracentesis
  • Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
  • Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
  • Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
  • Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
  • Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
  • Tracheal Surgery
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Tricuspid Valve Graft
  • Tricuspid Valve Surgery
  • Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
  • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Dr. Muehrcke's Reviews

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Johnson – Aug 17, 2023
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Upset Patient – Jun 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Tommy – Jul 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Biography

Dr. Derek Muehrcke, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Saint Augustine, FL and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated...Read more

Specialties

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Harvard Med School|Harvard Medical School|Mass General Hosp/Harvard Med School|Merseyside Health Authority|The Cleveland Clinic Foundation|Mass General Hosp/ Harvard Med School|Mass General Hosp/Harvard Med School|Merseyside Health Authority

Residency Hospital, 1993

Mass General Hosp/Harvard Med School

Residency Hospital, 1991

Merseyside Health Authority

Residency Hospital, 1988

Mass General Hosp/ Harvard Med School

Residency Hospital, 1986

Mass General Hosp/ Harvard Med School

Internship Hospital, 1984

Rush-Presbyterian, St Lukes Med Ctr

Medical School, 1983

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    What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Derek Muehrcke, MD?

    New patients may call (904) 643-6038 to make an appointment.

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    What is Dr. Derek Muehrcke, MD's office address?

    Dr. Muehrcke's office is located at 300 Health Park Blvd Ste 5000, Saint Augustine, FL 32086. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, P.A.

    Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates, P.A.300 Health Park Blvd Ste 5000 Saint Augustine, FL 32086
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